The act of entering or introducing something into a liquid is known as immersion.
Immersion , from the Latin immersio , is the action of introducing something or entering into a fluid . It can also be about the introduction of someone into a certain environment , whether real or imaginary.
For example: “The shark dive was a fascinating experience,” “We were willing to dive, but bad weather prevented the dive,” “After studying Chinese for six years, I am going to travel to Asia to complete my immersion in the culture.” eastern.”
Immersion in water
The notion of immersion is usually used in reference to entering water . The activity that consists of immersing yourself in a sea , river , lake or other body of water is known as diving . Diving can be developed for various purposes, from recreational to scientific.
What is introduced into the water can be an object, device, etc. A submarine , in this sense, is a means of transportation that can submerge and move underwater. Typically, submarines belong to a country's navy , although civil submarines also exist.
Diving is a sport based on immersion in water.
A relaxing moment
It is known as an immersion bath when a person takes when, instead of using the rain from the shower, they fill the bathtub and immerse themselves in the water. With hot water, blood circulation is facilitated and a relaxation effect is obtained.
The immersion bath is ideal for relaxing and regaining energy after a long day at work, or for recovering your spirits in times of great stress. This is an oriental custom that is currently very common in the West. With just 20 minutes of immersion in water at a certain temperature, and using salts, soaps or special oils, it is possible to leave behind the feeling of physical and mental exhaustion.
How to prepare a soak bath
Music and lighting can play a fundamental role in a soak, as they help create the right climate for relaxation ; That is why it is recommended to lower the intensity of the light, or use candles (since this promotes rest for the eyes) and playing calm music, preferably without voices, to be able to transport ourselves to another plane.
The perfume of salts, oils and soaps is also important, and that is why there is a great variety, each with its well-defined benefits; Regarding scented candles, it is advisable that their fragrance not interfere with the others, but rather complement each other.
Very important is the attitude that we adopt from the moment we begin to prepare an immersion bath: we must prepare ourselves emotionally for relaxation, look forward to that time of rest and search for balance, since we cannot pretend that water and products complementary ones do all the work.
Negative effects
Some problems associated with immersion baths are the following:
* the intense heat of the water can cause conflicts with the medication of those who suffer from high blood pressure or certain heart diseases , which is why it is important to talk to doctors before deciding to take a bath of this type;
* the increase in temperature can cause damage to the fetus, which is why they are not recommended for pregnant women;
* sperm production may decrease after exposure to high temperatures ;
* Immersion for long periods of time (more than 20 minutes) can cause dehydration and an exaggerated increase in body temperature, which can lead to serious health problems.
Symbolic immersion
It should be noted that immersion can also be symbolic. In this case, the individual is not immersed in a fluid, but is introduced into a certain area or context.
Language learning courses that take the student to live for a time with natives of the language they want to learn, to mention one case, are called linguistic immersion programs .